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Warranties
The resources contained on the CSO website, are provided on an "as is" basis and without any warranties. Although files are virus checked these cannot guarantee that files are free from computer viruses and no warranty is given that files downloaded or accessed from this website are free of computer viruses. No warranties are made as to fitness for purpose, quality or completeness of information.
Reliability of information
CSO uses its best efforts to ensure the accuracy and reliability of information on this website in accordance with the policies defined for Scottish Health On the Web (SHOW). Information presented on these pages may be changed at any time. Nothing on this website is intended to constitute advice to you. Specific advice should be sought in specific situations from a properly qualified health worker. Content on all SHOW websites is governed by a number of policies and guidelines. Users of the SHOW website agree to inform the SHOW service providers (by e-mail: NSS.SHOWTeam@nhs.net) if they should come across any material contained which they consider to be potentially in breach of any of the published SHOW policies or of any relevant legislation in order for the appropriate remedial action to be taken.
Availability of the CSO website
Although the CSO website has been tested and should work correctly under normal circumstances, there are many factors both within and outside of the control of CSO which may prevent the website from being available to users of the world-wide-web. No responsibility is accepted by SHOW or CSO for any losses that may arise from an inability to access resources on this site. Where a user finds a specific error in the coding of a web page, or where he/she considers a page to be in breach of accessibility or other published policies of the SHOW website, it is a condition of use of this site that the SHOW web team be notified in order that appropriate action may be taken.
Governing laws
The terms and conditions of use of the CSO website shall be governed by the laws of Scotland.